Hi, I'm Ally Pickett, a passionate 2D animator with experience in character design, background creation, and animation. I've interned at El Grupo, where I contributed to projects like “Baby Bigfoot” and the “Flying Monkey Project,” and worked as an in-store instructor helping customers with various creative projects. My artistic journey has been shaped by a strong academic foundation in animation and hands-on work in graphic design and mentoring youth. Outside of animation, I enjoy creating my own projects with fiber arts and my drawing skills as well as playing games and listening to music. I am inspired by storytelling through animation and art, eager to bring creativity and collaboration to every project I undertake.…

Ally Pickett

Hi, I'm Ally Pickett, a passionate 2D animator with experience in character design, background creation, and animation. I've interned at El Grupo, where I contributed to projects like “Baby Bigfoot” and the “Flying Monkey Project,” and worked as an in-store instructor helping customers with various creative projects. My artistic journey has been shaped by a strong academic foundation in animation and hands-on work in graphic design and mentoring youth. Outside of animation, I enjoy creating my own projects with fiber arts and my drawing skills as well as playing games and listening to music. I am inspired by storytelling through animation and art, eager to bring creativity and collaboration to every project I undertake.…

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Hi, I’m Ally Pickett, a passionate 2D animator with experience in character design, background creation, and animation. I’ve interned at El Grupo, where I contributed to projects like “Baby Bigfoot” and the “Flying Monkey Project,” and worked as an in-store instructor helping customers with various creative projects. My artistic journey has been shaped by a strong academic foundation in animation and hands-on work in graphic design and mentoring youth.

Outside of animation, I enjoy creating my own projects with fiber arts and my drawing skills as well as playing games and listening to music. I am inspired by storytelling through animation and art, eager to bring creativity and collaboration to every project I undertake.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Outdoors – Club Oak Park Mentor at Red Oak Elementary School
August 1, 2024 - Present
Worked with children (TK - 5th grade) to assist with homework, art and science projects, lead structured games, and collaborated with other mentors to support the school community.
In-Store Instructor at Michaels
January 31, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Assisted customers in creating various projects across many different mediums and occasionally assisted other team members with store tasks.
Senior Thesis – Bedtime Story at Independent Project
May 1, 2023 - September 3, 2025
Created an animated story in which two kids learn about their family history through a bedtime story.
Intern at El Grupo
January 31, 2023 - September 3, 2025
Collaborated with others to create backgrounds, character designs, and animations for storyboards including "Baby Bigfoot" and the "Flying Monkey Project." Participated in critiques to strengthen works.
Intern at DuPuis Group
June 30, 2018 - September 3, 2025
Worked with the graphic design team brainstorming ideas for company logos and brand information.
Graphic Design Assistant at Battle Born Beer
January 1, 2017 - Present
Helped the president of the company to make decisions about presentations and various graphic elements.

Education

Bachelor of Animation at Woodbury University
August 19, 2019 - May 12, 2023
B.F.A. in Animation at Woodbury University
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods